Forevermore by Miles Cindy

Author:Miles, Cindy [Miles, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2013-06-25T04:00:00+00:00

Outside the school, Emma is pacing at the drop-off line, waiting for me. I’m glad to see her — it takes my mind off the crazy raven incident.

“So,” Emma says as we weave through the kids flocking to class, “I brought clothes to change into for later. Are you sure your mum doesna mind the lot of us coming over tonight?”

“Nope, not at all. My mother loves Halloween as much as she loves Christmas. I have a feeling by the time we get to the castle she’ll have black paper bats hanging through the great hall.”

“I’d like to see her get that past old Lady MacAllister,” Emma laughs, and I groan. I’ve been trying not to think about Elizabeth too much lately.

The day passes quickly. Though there are no paper bats and jack-o’-lanterns in the classrooms, there’s a definite feel of Halloween in the air. The misty wind outside adds to the spookiness. I get a twinge of excitement, along with a ping of dread.

After school, I can tell Emma is very eager to meet Logan, though she keeps quiet about it in the car with my mom and Niall. The Rover is barely at a full stop when Emma leaps from the car, pulling me along with her.

“Thanks for letting me come over,” Emma calls to Mom and Niall.

“Anytime, sweetie,” Mom replies. “Burgers and fries tonight, girls! A real American meal. And Niall is heading off now to get the pumpkins.”

“Brilliant!” Emma says, and together we go through the door and head up the stairs. Emma is two steps ahead of me. Nearly dragging me.

“Okay, okay!” I say, laughing. “Hold your horses.”

All of a sudden I slam straight into Emma’s back. If she didn’t have the death grip on my arm, I would stumble right back down.

“Em, watch it —”

Steadying myself, I move next to her and look straight ahead. Logan is there, shoulder against the wall, one booted foot crossed over the other.

I all but lose my breath.

He is so handsome.

“Logan,” I say, and look at Emma, whose eyes are as round as saucers. “This is my friend Emma. Who obviously totally believes in spirits. Emma, Logan.”

Logan gives Emma a slight nod. “My pleasure.”

Emma blinks. And says nothing.

“Emma!” I say.

“Right,” she says, finding her voice. “Hiya.”

I laugh. “Wow, something to hold Emma’s tongue. It’s a miracle.”

Emma doesn’t take her eyes off Logan, even as he falls into pace with us in the hallway. I lead us into my room, but I halt Logan.

“We’ll change, and then go out to the rectory,” I say with a grin. “Wait right here.”

Logan’s eyes are piercing. “I’m glad you’re home. ’Tis a long day whilst you’re gone.”

My heart skips as I shut the door.

Emma immediately grabs me. “You didna tell me he was gorgeous!”

“He’s a ghost,” I say. “But he can still hear you.”

A chuckle comes from the other side of the door.

Emma gives me a long look.

I frown. “What?”

“You fancy him,” she whispers. “Dunna ya?”

The chuckles from the doorway stop.

I bite my lip.

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